
A Cultural History of Modern Hydra
Hydra has a vast cultural history dating back to the early years of the 20th century

Almond Festival (February)
The “Feast of the Almond” is a musical feast-ritual welcoming the upcoming spring. It has been celebrated for many decades on Hydra, beginning in the first decades of

Animal Welfare ◊ HydraArk
Hydra’s animal welfare organization was established in 2007 to care for the local cat and equine populations.

Apokreas (Carnival)
The name “Apokreas” derivies from the Greek phrase Apoxh apo kreas, literally meaning “goodbye to meat.” Similarly, the word “carnivale” derives from the Latin carne,

Avlaki
Located about 5 minutes by foot outside Hydra Town heading west along the cost road, the Avlaki neighborhood consists of a beautiful, small bay and

Christmas on Hydra
While not quite as prominent as Easter, or Pascha, Christmas is still an important holiday celebrated on Hydra, as witnessed by the festive lights and
Clean Monday (Καθαρά Δευτέρα)
Clean Monday (Καθαρά Δευτέρα) marks the beginning of Lent in the Greek Orthodox Church. Following on the heels of Sunday’s Carnival festivities (and perhaps indulgences), the

Climate, Seasons & Ecology
View a graphic with various indicators of the climate on Hydra.

Feast of St. Constantine (Agios Konstantinos)
Constantine was born in Kiafa district of Hydra, from pious parents, Michael and Marina and raised in barren and rugged rock of the island. At

Hydra Harbor, Town, and Villages (Videos)
Hydra Port Uploaded to YouTube by Peter Kaldenbach Uploaded to YouTube by Vic Stefanu Uploaded to YouTube by RonnieTravels Hydra Town Uploaded to YouTube by Vic Stefanu Uploaded

Hydra’s Historic Windmills
Hydra’s windmills offer insight into the island’s economic and demographic history.

Hydra’s Sights
Mansions, museums, churches, statues, monuments, and other points of interest. To see locations, click here.

Independence Day (March 25)
On March 25, Greeks celebrate the Greek National Anniversary, a major religious holiday with military parades in the larger towns and cities, celebrating Greece’s victory

Kala Pigadia
The neighborhood of Kala Pigadia (Good Wells) takes its name from the freshwater wells at its back. These are only functioning public wells left on

Kamini
The traditional and picturesque fishing village of Kaminia (Kilns) is located to west of Hydra Harbor along the coast road.

Kiaffa
The first Albanian families to settle on Hydra in the 1600s built their homes away from the main port, living on the higher slopes above the harbor in